Yes, backpack blowers are hella expensive comparing to other gas operated equipment out there. Each year they increase cc by a little bit and charge so much money for it.

If you ever decide to get a backpack blower, you won't look at handheld blowers the same way anymore. With the Echo pb 755ST you can get your leaf work done in maybe 6 hours or 50% less time. A backpack blower burns more gas, maybe half a gallon fuel in 1 hr run time. Howevet, you will get more ieaf work done in that 1 hr, than with a handheld leaf blower in 1 hr. A handheld blower is still good for small jobs or getting into high places like a roof, but a backpack blower will get everything else done without the need to pull leaves on a tarp. Personally, i wouldn't go any lower than a Echo PB 755 ST, but the choice is yours. I feel Echo has the best power with the best price and warranty, but that is my opinion as a Echo user.

@@Slim1423 Finally bit the bullet ✔️💯💪🏽

This one was on sale and I needed one quickly. I repaired the string and sold the old one.

Chickens

Chickens, they try to get involved when I'm working on stuff. LOL

Did you try using non ethanol fuel in your mix?

Are you using atleast 89 octane gas and echo brand 2 cycle oil? Good grades of fuel and good brands of 2 cycle oil make a difference carb wise. You can try BP, Exxon, or Shell gas for a better carb performance. I have the PB 755ST, and no carb issues, but i use echo 2 cycle oil, and the other other fuel brands i mentioned above.A poor quality of gas or 2 cycle oil can cause varnish buildup in the carb, which will bog the blower down in performance.